Pancreatic cancer affects almost 600* people in Ireland each year. The most common type of pancreatic cancer is adenocarcinoma.

The way cervical cancer is treated mainly depends on: the size and stage of your cancer, the type of cervical cancer you have, your general health, your age and fertility, and your own wishes.

Treatment for thyroid cancer includes surgery, radioactive iodine therapy and thyroid hormone therapy. The right treatment plan for you will depend mainly on the type of thyroid cancer you have and the stage of your cancer

Surgery is the main treatment for kidney cancer that hasn’t spread. Surgery aims to remove the tumour. Early-stage kidney cancer is often cured by surgery alone.

The main treatment options for breast cancer are: surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, hormone therapy (anti-oestrogen drugs) and more.

Treatments for bowel cancer include surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, targeted therapies and immunotherapy. The type of treatment you have will depend on:he size of the tumour, where the cancer is in your body, if it has spread to your lymph nodes or other parts of your body and your general health.

Getting a laryngeal cancer diagnosis and getting treatment can be one of the biggest challenges many people will ever face.

You are not alone on your cancer journey. We have information, services and support to help you. You are not alone on your cancer journey. We have information, services and support to help you. Read more,

You are not alone on your cancer journey. We have information, services and support to help you.

An anal cancer diagnosis and treatment can be one a massive challenge that many people will will find difficult. There are man supports and resources available.

Getting a breast cancer diagnosis and going through treatment can be one of the biggest challenges many people will ever face.

Cancer can affect your emotions as well as your body and it's important to care for your mental health.

Getting a cancer diagnosis and going through treatment can be one of the biggest challenges many people will ever face.

Trying to manage work and finances and dealing with day-to day tasks can be challenging when you are coping with cancer.

There are things you can do yourself to feel as well as possible before, during and after your treatment, such as eating well, being physically active and stopping smoking.

Getting a cancer diagnosis and going through treatment can be one of the biggest challenges many people will ever face.

After your cancer treatment has ended, you will still need regular appointments with your cancer specialist. This is called follow-up.

After your cancer treatment has ended, you will still need regular appointments with your cancer specialist. This is called follow-up. Follow-up may involve having thyroid surveillance.

After your cancer treatment has ended, you will still need regular appointments with your cancer specialist. This is called follow-up. Your doctor will discuss your follow-up plan with you.

After your cancer treatment has ended, you will still need regular appointments with your cancer specialist. This is called follow-up. Your doctor will discuss your follow-up plan with you.

After your cancer treatment has ended, you will still need regular appointments with your cancer specialist. The follow-up may involve having a physical exam, an X-ray, scans or blood tests.

After your cancer treatment has ended, you will still need regular appointments with your cancer specialist. This is called follow-up. Follow-up may involve having a physical exam, blood tests and scans. Your doctor will discuss your follow-up plan with you.

No matter what type of cancer treatment you have, you will still need regular check-ups once it is over. This is called follow-up. At first these visits to your specialist will be quite often, sometimes every 3 to 6 months, especially for the first 2 years.

No matter what type of cancer treatment you have, you will still need regular check-ups once it is over. This is called follow-up.

No matter what type of cancer treatment you get, you will still need regular check-ups once it is over. This is called follow-up.

It's likely that you will be seen by your specialist cancer team every 3–6 months. These check-ups will become less frequent over time.

Follow-up may involve having physical exams, blood tests, and scans. Ask any questions you have, and to let your doctor know if you are having any problems.

Follow-up may involve having physical exams, blood tests, X-rays and CT scans. Ask any questions you have, and to let your doctor know if you are having any problems. Tell them about any new symptoms, aches or pains you have, or if you are finding it hard to cope.

Symptoms of thyroid cancer can be: a painless or painful lump in your neck, which gradually gets bigger, difficulty in swallowing or breathing, changes to your voice, including hoarseness. Symptoms may be vague at first - thyroid cancer usually grows very slowly.

Symptoms of laryngeal cancer can be: hoarse voice for longer than 4 weeks change in the sound of your voice or a lump in your throat or neck.

The symptoms you get depend on the type of breast cancer you have. They can include: a lump or thickening in your breast or armpit, a change in size or shape of your breast such as one breast becoming larger than the other, read more.

Symptoms of kidney cancer can be blood in your urine - the blood may not be there all the time but might come and go. A lump in the kidney area, painful spasms in your kidney tubes or bladder, read more.

Symptoms of cervical cancer can be abnormal vaginal bleeding. For example, bleeding between your periods, after sex or after the menopause also abnormal vaginal discharge that may have a foul smell, read more.

Signs and symptoms of anal cancer can be: bleeding from your back passage, small lumps around your anus, pain or discomfort in the anal area, read more.

Often vulval cancer does not cause any early symptoms. The most common symptoms are: Itching, burning and soreness of the vulva that doesn’t go away. A wart-like growth on the skin of the vulva or a lump or a swelling of your vulva.

Possible symptoms of eye cancer include: bulging of the eye, complete or partial loss of sight, blurred vision, loss of peripheral vision (at the edges of your field of vision) or pale raised lump on the surface of the eye.

If you had surgery, your first visit might be 2–6 weeks afterwards. At first you will see your doctor quite often, sometimes every 3 to 6 months, especially for the first 2 years.

Not everyone will get every symptom, or get symptoms in any particular order. However, if you notice any of these changes, always get them checked by your doctor (GP).

The aim of treatment is to destroy the cancer cells, stop the cancer coming back, and to save as much of your sight as possible. The treatment you will receive will depend on: the type of eye cancer you have, the size of the tumour and more.

Treatment for vaginal cancer includes surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy.

Anal cancer can be treated with: chemoradiation (chemotherapy and radiotherapy together), chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery, read more.

Radiotherapy is the most common treatment for laryngeal cancer, but there are a number of other treatment options too. Your medical team will recommend the best option for you.

When diagnosing cervical cancer your family doctor (GP) will talk to you about your symptoms and / or your cervical screening test results. They may do some tests like a cervical examination or internal examination.

Tests for laryngeal cancer can include: nasendoscopy where your doctor puts the tube into your nose and down into your throat. Laryngoscopy this is an exam of your larynx under general anaesthetic. It is like a nasendoscopy.

Tests you might have include: eye exam, ultrasound scan, angiography or a biopsy.

Your family doctor (GP) will talk to you about your symptoms and will examine your breast area. They will refer you to a breast clinic if they think you need more tests. This doesn’t mean you have cancer. Remember, 9 out of 10 breast lumps are harmless.

Your family doctor (GP) will talk to you about your symptoms and do a rectal examination. This is where your doctor puts a gloved finger into your back passage to feel for any lumps or swelling. This quick test may be slightly uncomfortable but does not hurt.

our GP will refer you to hospital if they think you need more tests. Tests you might have include: a urine sample check, blood tests, cystoscopy, CT scan or an MRI scan.

Your family doctor (GP) will talk to you about your symptoms. Your GP will refer you to hospital if they think you need more tests. Tests you might have include: pelvic exam or even a biopsy

Your GP will refer you to hospital if they think you need more tests. Other tests you might have include: a pelvic exam or a colposcopy

Your GP will refer you to hospital if they think you need more tests. Tests you might have include: fine-needle aspiration or surgical biopsy.

Your family doctor (GP) will talk to you about your symptoms. He or she may do some tests such as: Digital rectal exams (DRE), blood tests or giving a stool sample.

Cancer can affect your emotions as well as your body and it's important to care for your mental health. We have information to help you cope with the news that you have cancer and adjust to all the changes this can bring.

Getting a cancer diagnosis and going through treatment can be one of the biggest challenges many people will ever face.

Getting a gall bladder cancer diagnosis and going through treatment can be one of the biggest challenges many people will ever face.

Bladder cancer starts when abnormal cells appear in the lining of your bladder or in the bladder wall. There are 2 main types: Non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer and muscle-invasive bladder cancer.

After your cancer treatment has ended, you will still need regular appointments with your cancer specialist. This is called follow-up. Your doctor will discuss your follow-up plan with you.

The follow-up may involve having a physical exam, an ERCP or blood tests. You will also have the chance to ask any questions you have, and to let your doctor know if you are having any problems or finding it hard to cope.

Symptoms of uterine cancer can included bleeding after the menopause, bleeding between periods, heavier periods than normal and abnormal vaginal discharge that may have an odour and be dark pink or blood stained.

Ovarian cancer is when the normal cells in the ovary change and grow to form a tumour. About 370 women in Ireland each year are diagnosed with ovarian cancer.

Cancer of the cervix is cancer of the cells lining your cervix. At first, abnormal (pre-cancerous) changes occur. These abnormal cells are called cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN)

Gall bladder cancer often has no symptoms in the early stages of the disease. Some gall bladder cancers are found by chance. The symptoms include: abdominal pain, especially in your right-hand side or feeling or being sick.

Bile duct cancer often has no symptoms in the early stages of the disease. Some bile duct cancers are found by chance. Symptoms can include: jaundice (yellowing of your eyes and skin) dark urine pale stools (poo) abdominal pain, tiredness and more.

How is bile duct cancer treated? Surgery, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy and occasionally radiotherapy are used to treat bile duct cancer. The best treatment for you will depend on many factors, read more.

The main treatment for gall bladder cancer is surgery. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy may also be used.

Tests can diagnose gallbladder cancer or give more information about where the cancer is and how it might grow.

Your family doctor (GP) will talk to you about your symptoms and may do blood tests like: a full blood count, kidney liver function tests and more.

Breast cancer is when cells in your breast change and grow in an abnormal way. A group of these cancer cells can form a tumour. Breast cancer is a common cancer in Ireland. Almost 3,600 women and approximately 30 men are diagnosed with breast cancer each year.

Anal cancer is a change in the cells in the anal canal. As the cancer grows it forms a collection of cells (tumour). This tumour can cause a blockage and cause symptoms. It is a rare cancer and is different from bowel cancer

Testicular cancer is when normal cells in the testicles change and grow into cancer. Testicular cancer affects about 170* men in Ireland each year. It is the most common cancer diagnosed in young men aged 15 & 34 years.

Thyroid cancer happens when cells in your thyroid change and start to grow in an abnormal way. Thyroid cancer affects about 280 people in Ireland each year. It is more common in women and in people over 40. There are two main types of DTC: papillary thyroid cancer and follicular thyroid cancer.

Kidney cancer is when kidney cancer cells change and grow in an abnormal way. A group of these cancer cells can form a tumour. Sometimes more than one tumour can develop.

Penile cancer is a rare type of cancer that occurs on the surface of the penis or in the penis. About 50 men are diagnosed with penile cancer in Ireland every year. It is most common in those over the age of 50.

About 4,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year in Ireland. This means that 1 in 6 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime.

Lung cancer is the 4th most common cancer in Ireland, with almost 2,600* people being diagnosed each year. It usually affects people over the age of 50.

Stomach cancer is more common in people aged over 55 and affects more men than women. About 570 people are diagnosed with it in Ireland every year. Stomach cancer happens when cells in the stomach change and over time develop into a tumour.

Oesophageal cancer is more common in people aged over 60. It affects more men than women. Around 520 people are diagnosed with it in Ireland every year.

Primary liver cancer is a cancer that starts when liver cells change and grow in an abnormal way to form a group of cells called a tumour.

Uterine (womb) cancer is when the cells in the uterus (womb) change and grow in an abnormal way. A group of these cancer cells can form a tumour. About 570 women are diagnosed with uterine cancer every year in Ireland. Most uterine cancers occur in women aged 50 to 64.

Vaginal cancer is a rare cancer of the female reproductive system. Vaginal cancer is when normal cells in the vagina change and grow in an abnormal way. These cells can form a malignant (cancerous) tumour. Vaginal cancer is rare. About 20* women in Ireland are diagnosed with it each year.

Cancer of the vulva is when the cells in the vulva change and grow in an abnormal way. About 70* women in Ireland are diagnosed with vulval cancer each year.

Bowel cancer is when the normal cells in your bowel grow in an abnormal way to form a lump called a tumour. The bowel is part of your digestive system. This cancer may cause a blockage in your bowel, which can affect how your bowel works.

Metastatic breast cancer is cancer that has spread from the first (primary) tumour in your breast to another part of your body. It is also known as secondary breast cancer, advanced breast cancer or stage 4 breast cancer.

Metastatic prostate cancer is when prostate cancer cells have spread to other parts of your body, away from the prostate gland. It is also known as advanced or secondary prostate cancer.

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in Ireland, with over 11,000 new cases diagnosed every year. The National Cancer Registry of Ireland (NCRI) expects this number to double by 2040.

Blood cancers affect blood cells. For example, leukaemia (white blood cells), lymphoma (lymphocyte cells) and myeloma (plasma cells). Click the link to learn more.

Eye cancer describes a cancer that develops in cells in one of the parts of the eye. The type of cancer that develops depends on the type of cell it begins in.

When cancer develops in your larynx, the cells change and grow in an abnormal way and form a tumour. The tumour can affect how your voice works.

Almost everyone with testicular cancer has surgery to remove the affected testicle. The aim is to cure the cancer. The cure rate for testicular cancer is very high. Actual figures depend on the stage and type of your cancer.

Liver cancer can be treated using surgical and non-surgical treatments. The best treatment for liver cancer depends on: the stage of the cancer, the size of the tumour or tumours and the location of the cancer.

How is pancreatic cancer treated? Your treatment will depend on: the type and stage of pancreatic cancer, where the tumour is in the pancreas and your general health and if surgery is possible.

Stomach cancer can be treated in the following ways: surgery, chemotherapy and also targeted therapies.

Which treatment options are suitable for you depends on: the stage and grade of your cancer your PSA level, the size of your prostate gland

The treatment you receive will depend on the type and stage of ovarian cancer you have, as well as your general health. Your case will be reviewed by a multidisciplinary team (MDT) who will recommend the treatment plan that’s most appropriate for you.

Sarcomas are rare malignant (cancerous) tumours which affect bone, cartilage or soft tissues (muscle, nerves and fat). About 235 people are diagnosed each year in Ireland with some type of sarcoma.

Non-melanoma skin cancer is the most common cancer in Ireland. Around 10,000 people are diagnosed with it each year. It tends to develop on the outer layer of the skin that is exposed to the sun.

Mouth, head and neck cancers affect over 760 people in Ireland each year. They include all cancers affecting the organs and tissues of the mouth, head or neck.*

We have information to help you cope with the news that you have cancer and adjust to all the changes this can bring.

Getting a cancer diagnosis and going through treatment can be one of the biggest challenges many people will ever face.

Trying to manage work and finances and dealing with day-to day tasks can be challenging when you are coping with cancer.

We have information to help you cope with the news that you have cancer and adjust to all the changes this can bring.

Cancer can affect your emotions as well as your body and it's important to care for your mental health.

Getting a cancer diagnosis and going through treatment can be one of the biggest challenges many people will ever face.

Getting a cancer diagnosis and going through treatment can be one of the biggest challenges many people will ever face.

We have information to help you cope with the news that you have cancer and adjust to all the changes this can bring.

Getting a cancer diagnosis and going through treatment can be one of the biggest challenges many people will ever face.

In the early stages primary liver cancer may have no symptoms or symptoms may be vague. Symptoms can include: unexplained weight loss, nausea (feeling sick) or vomiting, swelling or pain in your tummy.

Bile duct cancer is a primary liver cancer. When cancer develops in a bile duct, the cells change and grow in an abnormal way. As the cancer grows it forms a collection of cells (tumour).

There are things you can do yourself to feel as well as possible before, during and after your treatment, such as eating well, being physically active and stopping smoking.

When cancer develops in your gall bladder, the cells change and grow in an abnormal way. As the cancer grows it forms a collection of cells (tumour).

Uterine (womb) cancer can be treatment in the following ways: surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy.

Hormone therapy, targeted therapies and chemotherapy are the main treatments for metastatic breast cancer. Metastatic breast cancer can be treated but not cured.

Metastatic prostate cancer treatments aim to slow down the growth and spread of the cancer, relieve any symptoms you have and improve your quality of life.

Primary bone cancer is a rare cancer that starts in the bones. It is also called bone sarcoma. This is different to metastatic (secondary) cancer, which spreads to the bones from somewhere else in the body.

Nasopharayngeal cancer is rare. We have information and advice to help you cope with a rare cancer.

Tongue cancer is rare. We have information and advice to help you cope with a rare cancer.

Tonsil cancer is rare. We have information and advice to help you cope with a rare cancer.

Your treatment plan will depend on: the stage and grade of your cancer and the type of oesophageal cancer.

The best treatment for you will depend on: the size of the cancer and where is it, if the cancer has spread beyond the vulva and your general health.

The treatment for penile cancer will depend on how developed the cancer is and your general health. Treatment options include: topical treatments (treatments applied to the skin), surgery, radiotherapy, read more.

The treatment or treatments your doctors recommend for you are based on the latest research and international guidelines about the best ways to treat bladder cancer.

Testing for bladder cancer when you have no symptoms is called screening. There is no national bladder cancer screening programme in Ireland at present. If you are concerned about bladder cancer, talk to your GP.

Many vaginal cancers do not cause any symptoms in the early stages. The symptoms of vaginal cancer include: vaginal bleeding, often after sexual intercourse, abnormal vaginal discharge that may smell or be blood stained, pain during sexual intercourse or a lump or swelling.

Symptoms of stomach cancer, ongoing indigestion, heartburn or burping, difficulty swallowing, feeling full or bloated after eating.

Prostate cancer usually only causes symptoms when it has grown large enough to disturb your bladder or press on the tube that drains urine. These symptoms are called prostate urinary symptoms.

If the cancer is only in the testicle: a painless lump or swelling in a testicle, a pain or discomfort in a testicle or in the scrotum, groin or abdomen (tummy), an enlarged testicle or change in the way your testicle feels.

Symptoms of pancreatic cancer can be: pain or discomfort in your tummy area, which may spread to your back, unexplained weight loss and Indigestion. Read more

Ovarian cancer can be hard to spot at first, as there may be no symptoms or only mild, vague symptoms early on. Symptoms include: bloated feeling, persistent swollen tummy and more.

Symptoms of oesophageal cancer, difficulty swallowing (dysphagia), heartburn (acid reflux) that won't go away, Pain in your breastbone, back or throat.

Symptoms of lung cancer can include: wheezing or difficulty breathing, a cough that doesn’t go away, or a change to an existing cough. Repeated chest infections that won’t go away, even after antibiotics.

Symptoms of penile cancer, growth or sore that doesn't heal within 4 weeks – it can look like a wart or blister, bleeding from your penis or from under the foreskin, a foul-smelling discharge under the foreskin (not ejaculation) or swelling that makes it difficult to draw back the foreskin (phimosis).

There are a number of treatments for mouth, head and neck cancer. Your team will recommend the best option for you: surgery, radiotherapy or chemotherapy

Most people with non-melanoma skin cancer are completely cured with surgery alone. However, there are a number of treatments that can be considered: surgery or cryotherapy.

Radiotherapy is often used for breast cancer. There are 2 types of radiotherapy for breast cancer - external radiotherapy and internal radiotherapy.

Surgery is one of the main treatments for ovarian cancer. The aim of surgery is to remove as much of the cancer as possible. This is known as cyto-reductive or debulking surgery.

Surgery is the most common treatment for cancer that hasn’t spread outside the oesophagus.

Chemotherapy is a treatment using drugs to kill cancer cells.

Mouth and oropharyngeal cancers are rare. We have information and advice to help you cope with a rare cancer.

Signet cell cancer is rare. We have information and advice to help you cope with a rare cancer.

Small bowel cancer is rare. We have information and advice to help you cope with a rare cancer.

Salivary gland cancer is rare. We have information and advice to help you cope with a rare cancer.

Thymus gland cancer is rare. We have information and advice to help you cope with a rare cancer.

Bowel cancer screening is used to detect cancer in people who have no symptoms. Screening helps to detect bowel cancer at an early stage. Click the link to learn more.

Information about what cervical cancer screening involves and who can take part.

Breast cancer screening involves an X-ray of the breast tissue called a mammogram like BreastCheck. A mammogram can detect slight changes that are too small to be seen or felt. Click the link to learn about screening and why it is so important.